5 Amazing Health Benefits Of Seaweed

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Seaweed has grown in popularity over the last few years in large part due to its high nutritional value and versatility. It can be added to many different types of recipes, such as soup, salad or sushi recipes. It contains unique compounds that can help to promote our health many different ways. Before consuming seaweed, discuss with your medical practitioner to make sure it is right for you and for correct dosages. Now, lets discuss some of the incredible health benefits of consuming seaweed regularly.

1. First, as mentioned previously, seaweed contains many different vitamins, minerals and other important nutrients. Specifically, it is a great source of manganese, iron, thiamin, folate, copper and riboflavin among many others. It is also quite low in calories, contains some protein and is a good source of dietary fibre. Seaweed also contains many protective antioxidants, such as carotenoids and flavonoids.

2. Seaweed can also help to support thyroid function. This is important since our thyroid helps to repair damaged cells in the body, control growth and produce energy. Seaweed contains good amounts of iodine, which the thyroid uses to make hormones. This can help to reduce symptoms of fatigue and weight fluctuation. As well, seaweed contains an important amino acid known as tyrosine, which works with iodine in the production of key hormones and promote proper thyroid function.

3. Consuming seaweed regularly can also help to support overall gut health and roper digestion. This is often attributed to the good levels of fibre found in it, which is known to promote gut health. Seaweed also contains unique polysaccharide compounds that can help to support and increase the growth of good bacteria in the gut. This can help with digestion and increase nutrient uptake from the healthy foods we eat.

4. It is also a great source of antioxidant compounds which can help to reduce inflammation and prevent certain diseases. Seaweed contains antioxidants such as vitamin A, E and C. It also contains important plant compounds such as flavonoids and carotenoids. This includes a unique and potent carotenoid compounds known as flucoxanthin, which has strong antioxidant benefits.

5. Lastly, consuming seaweed regularly can help to promote weight loss and proper weight management. This is often attributed to its good levels of fibre and low calorie content. The fibre found in seaweed can help us to feel full longer, promote satiety and prevent snacking. Studies have shown that seaweed may also have anti-obesity effects due to its unique plant compounds.

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[mikethestudent]

Who else is eating seaweed and watching this at the same time ?

[UrMom-bizf]

What do you mean by EATING IT REGULARLY??! I eat 20 pieces everyday, I am practically addicted to it how am I not sick yet?? the Asian snack.

[davidcho]

"discuss with your medical practitioner to make sure it is right for you and for correct dosages." *face palm*


I stopped watching right at that point.

[keobooks]

I just googled seaweed while eating seaweed for some reason

[brianstriplingtv]

Does anybody know an online place to get seaweed like a variety

[prettyprudent]

I could live off seaweed and oysters for the rest of my life.

[hellodavid]

Can we eat more then five packs of seaweed?

[youtubecreators]

Anyone else eating chips while watching this?

[lorrainemcghee]

This in info uses too many extra large non understanding words that only doctors know. Shame on you. Put information into plain everyday language for all to understand not some jardons.😟😟😟😟😟